Programs

Origin

Turn your idea into a viable business.

Pitch Events

Compete for funding and foster connections.

JOLT

Grow cybersecurity skills and make connections.

Spark!

Spark growth through mentorships and access to resources.

SEEC

Join the student collective preparing for entrepreneurship.

Education & Networking Events Mentorships

FIS Fintech Accelerator

Advance the financial services industry through the FIS Fintech Accelerator

ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator

Immerse yourself in innovation at the ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator

Alumni

Meet our alumni, and explore their solutions

Innovate With Us

Drive fintech innovation with proven strategies

FIS Fintech Accelerator

The FIS Fintech Accelerator

Advance the financial services industry through the FIS Fintech Accelerator, in partnership with The Venture Center. The FIS Fintech Accelerator brings bankers, subject matter experts, and financial service executives together with pre-vetted, market-validated fintech companies to advance the financial services industry.

FIS is the world’s largest global provider dedicated to banking and payments technologies. FIS empowers the financial world with payment processing and banking solutions, including software, services, and technology outsourcing. If you want to partner with or sell to financial institutions, the FIS Fintech Accelerator can get you there faster than you ever thought possible.

For fintech entrepreneurs, the program provides mentorship from fintech experts as well as in-depth access to the FIS network.

The FIS Accelerator has graduated 70 alumni, 90% of which are still active or have been acquired.

Meet the 2022 Cohort

Connect Earth

ESG/Transaction Data

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equipifi

BNPL

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Neural Payments

P2P Payments

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Nickels

Credit Card/Debt Management

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Privacy Lock

Data Privacy

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Redactable

Automated Redaction

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Sardine

Fraud/Compliance

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Syngo

Transaction Monitoring/Risk

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Tapcheck

Earned Wage Access

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Themis

Compliance Workflow Automation

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FIS Fintech Accelerator

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Alumni

Meet our FIS Fintech Accelerator Alumni.

Alumni

About FIS

FIS empowers the financial world with payment processing and banking solutions, including software, services, and technology outsourcing.

About FIS

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If you want to partner with or sell to financial institutions, the FIS Fintech Accelerator can get you there faster than you ever thought possible. Learn more about the program.

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Testimonials

We are excited to see this recognition for the FIS Accelerator and the successful partnership we have forged with The Venture Center and the State of Arkansas. Five years ago, we had a common vision to create a world-class accelerator based in Arkansas. Today, that vision is bringing innovative, real-world fintech solutions to our clients around the world. Congratulations to both The Venture Center and the state for this well-deserved honor.

Gary Norcross

Chairman, and CEO of FIS

We could not be more pleased with The Venture Center and its strong partnership with FIS. The program has helped position us for future growth, as advertised. But the unexpected bonus has been the personal relationships we have developed over the past several months. Highly recommended!

David Brooks

Founder, Cirrus Secure

The access, resources, passion and experience that the FIS leadership and Venture Center team and partners have brought to this Accelerator has had a rocketing effect on our early stage start-up. They have helped us create a strong foundation for scalable growth, and done so with warmth, kindness and respect. We will be forever grateful, and plan to show our gratitude by achieving remarkable success and bringing hundreds of high-paying jobs to Arkansas.

Marla Johnson

Co-Founder, LeapXL

The FIS Fintech Accelerator has been instrumental in fueling our growth and go-to-market strategy. Thank you to FIS, the banks and mentors we have met through this program, and The Venture Center for your amazing partnership!

Laura Kornhauser

Founder + CEO, Stratyfy

The Accelerator has far exceeded my expectations. In a matter of weeks, the Venture Center has helped us establish relationships with industry leaders, gather business insights and create a level of exposure and interest in our company that we could not have generated in years. We are forever grateful to the wonderful professionals who make this Accelerator a possibility for companies like mine.

Charles Almond

Founder + CEO, Tax Status

The FIS Fintech Accelerator has been an incredible experience to help jump start our financial institutions vertical. We are incredibly grateful for all the time, focus, and dedication The Venture Center team has put in to curating a technology-first enabled group of FIS. We look forward to completing the rest of the program and being a champion for the program as an alumni in the many months and years ahead.

Mario Delecce

CEO, Array